High-mountain lakes are often perceived as pristine natural environments, far removed from human pressure and seemingly untouched. However, this idyllic image does not always reflect reality. Even in these remote ecosystems, human activity has left its mark on biodiversity. On the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity, the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project highlights…
The latest report Ciencia para las políticas públicas collects scientific evidence from CSIC about the loss of biodiversity, its causes and consequences, and proposes measures to address this crisis. The document The Loss of Biodiversity in the Current Global Change Scenario defines biodiversity as the variety of habitats, species, and genetic diversity, and highlights the…